yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nicholaaaas:
well all the zips i tried to boot were just png files (for the animation, so that's what i made mine) and the desc text file. finally after i flashed the last nightly i pulled the bootanimation file out of /system/media and found it hand three folders "android" "part0" and "part1" i put the png's in the folders (i had three parts of my animation so i just put each part in a folder) and changed the second 480 in the text file to 800 to make it full screen. then used pushboot and it worked fine... still ain't playing wu-tang and nuttin to **** wit while it boots thou... but i hear there is a fix coming for the sound file in pushboot.

the only thing i'm not too sure is how the desc file works... obviously the first two values are for pixels

but if some one could explain what all the rest is for I'd appreciate it
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOsean:
I keep getting a failed message, do I have to install all of them or can I just pick and choose? I want the night vision one
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOsean:
let me clarify, I renamed it and its still giving me a failed message. it tells me "remote: not allowed"
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vballboarder:
AWESOME!!! For some reason could not fastboot splash, but this worked first try!!! So stoked. thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nicholaaaas:
no problem
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
To the people having problems with my install method: What is the name of the file you are putting in your sdk/tools folder?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOsean:
I'm naming it exactly what it says to name it in the flashing instructions.Am I missing something? Do you gotta have CM6 or something?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
What would a ROM have to do with this? The instructions in the OP are for people fully rooted/NAND unlocked via toast's method. UnrEVOked has a few issues with adb. If you're rooted via UnrEVOked...ask nicholaaaas for help.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
I added a couple more Cyanogen based splash screens to post #1. I made these from a couple of the stock cyanogen wallpapers. I've been using the Cyanogen Hand one for a while now. It's my personal favorite.

Cyanogen Hand

Cyanogen Disc
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOsean:
Ok, thanks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ins0dus:
Help please, it wont push from ADB

Hello, I tried sending the Splash to my phone through adb cmd, but when it was pushing it over it said "writing 'splash1'...FAILED <remote: not allowed>

What do I need to do in order for this to work.. please I am stuck at this part!

I forgot to Mention, I am using VirusROM Sense
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] eaglenest608:
I am getting the same exact thing but in Fresh's Rom 3.2. I keep asking about this but no one is either willing to help or the very few that do answer don't seem to know what the problem is. I wish someone would take this as a serious issue as I have seen it pop up by quite a few people during my search on how to fix this.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] HashBrownJM:
I'm having issue, too, even using the app you found. I have an image (a cool one, too!), I've saved it as all sorts of BMP files (24, 16-bit, etc.) but no dice.

Can someone here help me remedy what's wrong?

EDIT: I tried to link to the image, but it won't let me, as I'm a new user. I'll PM it to you or something if you think you can convert it on your computer.

Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] IAMYourReason:
These are very nice screens. Installed no problem on EVO rooted unrEVOked via fastboot.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] silentstryder:
Here is how i do it:

I create an unsigned zip to be flashed.

Im Fully rooted, NAND Unlocked, and S-Off

via unrEVOked 3.21

1) Download Unrevoked Forever's custom splash screen PC36IMG.zip

2) Open the zip and delete the splash1.img

3) Download the custom splash screen you like and rename it: splash1.img

4) put the file in PC36IMG.zip

5) put the Zip on the root of your SD Card.

6) Power Down your phone.

7) Boot your phone into HBOOT (hold down "volume down" and press the power button)

8) Your phone will automatically find the zip and ask if you want to apply it.

9) Press "Volume Up" for yes

10) It will ask to reboot. Press "Volume Up" for yes.

11) your phone reboots, and you see the new Splash Screen.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] AussieLuv:
This worked great, no need for engineering boot loader. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] fachadick:
This image worked great with Manup, but now that I've switched to MattedBlues, it's just not cutting it any more. Do you think you might be able to roll one in #73B6D6?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
If I have time tomorrow...I'll work on it. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] fachadick:
Awesome - no rush, whenever you get a chance. Thanks!

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lafester:
lol. I was just about to post this as well. coming from incredible all splashes are made this way. not sure why everyone here is messing with adb.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=753788
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] CTH-EVO:
Greetings,

Following link && instructions fail

Downloaded fastboot.zip from:

http://developer.htc.com/adp.html

# chmod 0777 ./fastboot.zip

# mv ./fastboot.zip ./fastboot

# fastboot flash splash1 evosplash1.rgb565
fastboot: ./fastboot: cannot execute binary file

# ls -l ./fastboot
-rwxrwxrwx 1 root 61887 2010-10-03 23:32 fastboot

Only difference (which is not much) is that I'm performing this on Linux.

Anyone have a thought/suggestion?

Thank you for all your time and consideration.

--Chris
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] CTH-EVO:
Mind sharing how you got it to work? :)

--Chris
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] CTH-EVO:
Never mind. Sorry. I'm afraid I didn't read the thread far enough. :o

--Chris
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EVOsean:
Thanks for this. I wasnt able to do this via adb cuz of my root method.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] onlysafonne:
guess im going to download them all, i cant see any of them,says to upgrade to photobucket pro,anyone else?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sstory792:
ya same here. the previews do show up on the xda app on the phone though. then you can see what they look like first. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] sstory792:
also thanks so much to the OP. This worked perfectly on the first try and looks so awesome!!!! :cool:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
God.....I hate photobucket. :mad:

I'll be at the homeshow at QWEST field in downtown Seattle til' at least 5pm. I'll update the previews when I get home.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
NP. Glad it worked for ya. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Previews are fixed...

Fixed the preview pics in OP and post #2. Now you can see what you're downloading.

Sorry for the delay. I've been beyond busy lately. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] yungsonny2700:
So Confused being that I'm a Newbie!

Now I've started this thread hoping that one of you guys that are the greatest..lol would be so kind as to help me with my custom splash screen. I have the Evo of course..I made my photo in photoshop at 480x800. I have been successful with changing it with the ones that are posted by some of you guys.

How I do it is by renaming the file inside of the p36img.zip, and update it in bootloader. Now that I have made my own...when the splash screen comes up, it looks crazy and is upside down. I've also tried some other ways with programs that are made to flash..but I dont' know much about command prompts and it seems to never find or be able to open the picture.

I'm fully rooted and it's only by watching the video on rooting froyo that I was able to get rooted...before the new unrevoked!

Can Anyone help?:confused:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Have you tried Splash1?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Also, make sure you have no other .rgb565 files in your sdk/tools folder. Unfortunately, unrEVOked users most likely have to flash via recovery, or install via file manager.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] imagecolour:
Can these be used on Motorola Droid ????????, or can anybody suggesta site any link where i can get boot animations for Motorola Droid
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
They can be resized for the Droid, but you might want to search HERE for an installation tutorial. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Mich2Ga:
Great Tut... It's people like you that make this site Awesome...Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Balian67:
Mich2Ga I want that background picture.....how do I get it?

OP can you or someone else mirror the Cyanogen Hand splash img? I tried downloading it and it keeps recycling the download timer on megaupload....and by tricking it by right clicking/save as I flash the splash img file and the splash screen I get is an android character on a skateboard.....so its not even that boot splash screen
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lopezpm:
This worked perfectly. Thank you so much. Now the phone won't blind me at night.

I love this place.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] extnct1:
Tried to download neon Droid and mega upload says its temporarily unavailable
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] extnct1:
Nvm... guess they really meant temporarily... great screens
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] chamala2000:
Awesome, you're a damn genius.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] squick:
Need some help. I get into tools in cmd. When I type fastboot etc... it says fastboot not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Anybody know whats going on.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] chamala2000:
I did download SDK but fastboot is not included so I do flash it through the recovery.

ps: why I don't have fastboot in my package (mac version)? Do I have to download something else?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] marclile:
fyi... for those of you getting the "not allowed" message, it's because you have a newer HBOOT (bootloader). in the new versions of HBOOT, that function got disabled. if that is the situation you are in, then the easiest way to get a custom splash screen is to do the PC36IMG.zip file method that silentstryder posted.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] HiddenKnight:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>fastboot flash splash1 evosplash1.rgb565

sending 'splash1' (750 KB)... OKAY [ 0.364s]

writing 'splash1'... FAILED (remote: not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.365s

why do i get that error?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] chamala2000:
Just use the other option using PC36IMG.zip this one will work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] HiddenKnight:
I guess ill give it it try, but I want to.find out why it wont allow me to push the file. Anyone know?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] AbsolutZeroGI:
I'm having the same problem. Everything works until the actual install where it says "writing Splash1...FAILED remote: not allowed"

i might have to do the flashable zip.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Kekoh:
I tried flashing the custom splash via fastboot at first, and the transfer went through. However, the splash screen is the same. I flashed it as evosplash1.rgb565. So then I continued to look at other ways, and found this. I used enrevoked to root.

Downlaoded their custom splash PC36IMG and put the splash of my choice in there as splash1.img. When I boot into fastboot, it checks the PC36IMG file, but then returns to the previous screen (bootloader?) without doing anything. I am not messing up any of these easy steps.

I want the Bright Droid one, but this is frustrating. It's one of the older evo's, if it matters.

Does anyone have any help/advice?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Kekoh:
I even tried putting unrevoked's defualt splash screen PC36IMG file on the root of my sdcard, without adding my own file into it. It still doesn't give me an option to apply update when I go into HBOOT, it just returns me to the bootloader after checking the PCIMG36 file for about a second.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] hoelshot:
SDK help!

Here is how i do it:

I create an unsigned zip to be flashed.

Im Fully rooted, NAND Unlocked, and S-Off

via unrEVOked 3.21

1) Download Unrevoked Forever's custom splash screen PC36IMG.zip

2) Open the zip and delete the splash1.img

3) Download the custom splash screen you like and rename it: splash1.img

4) put the file in PC36IMG.zip

5) put the Zip on the root of your SD Card.

6) Power Down your phone.

7) Boot your phone into HBOOT (hold down "volume down" and press the power button)

8) Your phone will automatically find the zip and ask if you want to apply it.

9) Press "Volume Up" for yes

10) It will ask to reboot. Press "Volume Up" for yes.

11) your phone reboots, and you see the new Splash Screen.

This works perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Kovernm:
Hi this is my first time but it sounds like I am not the only one having issues. I just used unrEVOked3 to root my evo. I used the above mentioned way to add a splash screen. I did get a new one but it is the three androids on the skateboard that you see in the fastboot menu. This is not the screen that I used when I renamed it splash1.img i did notice that when I rename it it still left the .jpg tag on it. I have tried it with and without the .jpg tag but got no change. Any advice? Thank you for your time.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Stoney 666:
Couple of problems.... first, your image has to be in a .rgb565 format, not jpg, before renaming it. Second, try renaming it with 7zip.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Wired361:
I love the Cyanogen Evo one, and I've had some success changing a splash with a flashable PC36IMG.zip files, but when I try and replace the splash1.img file with the evosplash1.rgb565 (changing it to a splash1.img file before replacing it), it won't spark an update on the bootloader.

Ive also tried the method on this post to no avail, any help is much appreciated! :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
The method in the OP is meant for hboot .76 and you must have fully functional fastboot..also, all of my splash screens are in .rgb565 format, so PC36IMG.zip method should work.

I would make flashable .zips, but I don't have time lately. Trying to run a business. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Wired361:
Thanks, I'm working on moving from the latest hboot to the ENG (for so many reasons) but time is short on my end as well. With regards to the zip file, no worries, those are things we SHOULD be able to do on our own. I think my problem is somewhere between renaming the file and flashing (e.g. compressing). As always, love the work your doing and thanks again for the help. :)

Sent on the go
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bossjeeves:
neon droid

thought you might like what i did here, it is a flashable pc36img.zip file, put on root of sd and let hboot take care of it :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
NP...I will definitely serve you guys up some flashable .zips as soon as I have a couple hours free. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] LuvThyMetal:
Hmm, not sure why I'm getting this message.

sending 'splash1 <750 KB>... OKAY [ 0.347s]

writing 'splash1'... FAILED <remote: not allowed>

finished. total time: 0.348s

Anyone know why it's giving me that message?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
This has been answered many times. You probably don't have hboot v0.76 and/or fully functional fastboot.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] LuvThyMetal:
Hmm, I thought hboot 0.93 was fully functional? That's what I have. Do I have to downgrade to 0.77?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Zim415:
Awesome work on the splash screens; props to everyone involved!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Not sure about .93. You can try it. I don't think it will hurt anything.

I'm going to start converting them into PC36IMG zips tonight so everyone can enjoy them.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
NP.....I would appreciate it if you hit the "thanks" button though.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Added PC36IMG.zips!!!

I converted every splashscreen to PC36IMG.zips. All you have to do now is place the .zip on the root of your SD card and boot into bootloader. :D :D :D

It took me a long time to convert and upload all of these, so please hit the "Thanks" button if you download. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Phillysphinest1:
Nice work OP!!!!! I picked the "loading" one!!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
New Splash Screens...

I added a couple of new ones. "Hip Android" in post #2 & "Cool Droid" in post #1. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Thanks. Make sure you hit the "Thanks" button please. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mkc90:
Can somebody please make a hot chick splash please? ?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
I'll add some hot chicks when I make some new ones. :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mkc90:
Kool! Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
NP. :)

Wow.....already 100+ downloads of the newly converted splash screens (1000+ downloads of the older .rgb565 files) and only 9 taps of the thanks button. C'mon people.....how hard is it to tap a damn button? Seriously....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Btw...I will be adding some more splashscreens sometime this week. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] EndlessDissent:
I'm definitely trying the Lloyd one.

FYI, Cool Droid says it's temporarily unavailable when I try to download it. I don't know if it's something you have to fix or a megaupload thing, so I'm just letting you know.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Megaupload thing. If it persists, I'll upload to a different share site.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
New splashscreens!!!

I added 11 new splashscreens to post #1 and post #2.

Enjoy... :D :D :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] redm1st:
sweet designs, feeling that green & blue honey comb splashes..
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Hot chicks added. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
This weekend...

I Will be adding some stuff this weekend. If anyone wants me to convert an image for them, post it here in this thread. I'll also be taking simple requests. Nothing too crazy as my time is pretty limited lately. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] baity13:
Thank you truly phenomenal!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
NP..glad you like them. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] reverepats:
honestly ive been using 5 of yur slashes for wuite some time now....considering ive never used the fastboot method....and i never ask for requests....NEVER....but this is the first......would it be possible to make a HTC EVO 4G with solid colors?....just like the green one in the OP but with black or red?.....if not its not a big deal.....just figured i'd ask.......thanks alot man...love the work....tkae care
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Yep. Not a problem. Cant get to it today, but I'll make you one when i fet a chance. What color do you want?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] abrandes09:
Fire bulb droid

These are definitely some of the best splash screens I've seen. I currently using the fire bulb droid but I would like to make a request. Is there anyway to redo the fire bulb in a blue flame? Thanks for all the hard work.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Holywar926:
PLEASE I NEED SOME HELP!!!PB31IMG.zip

I ADDED A SPLASH SCREEN IT WAS IN A PB36IMG.zip FILE AND NOW I DONT KNOW HOW TO REMOVE IT PLZ CAN SOMEONE HELP
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mrlamar09:
im rumning the kingdom rom and i would like to apply a splash screen and i am only able to dp the zip file in bootloader mode is tht cool or do i use both methods
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] wbyrd:
Can you do the neon droid in blue?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mrlamar09:
can either method meanin i can use one or the other
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] n8dogg88:
Kc Chiefs splash screen

Can someone make a htc evo KC Chiefs splah screen in Cyan blue for cm7? Thanx in advance is someone can.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] wbyrd:
Not trying to be pushy, I'm sure you have better things to do, but the neon droid in blue would be awesome!

Thanks!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Been really busy lately guys. I will fulfill your requests when I get get time.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xx5352:
Awesome, man! Thanks a million in advance.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] 12MaNy:
Had these ^ done. Got up to get a cup of coffee....and when I cam back, my puter was rebooting. Lost em' both. Dammit! :mad:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dased14:
Damn that sucks,

brought to you by the voices in my head
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] abrandes09:
Sorry to hear that. I know the feeling. It's like a kick in the chest.
[Droid X General] microdot:
This is obvioulsy my first android device and although cool. its a lot to get use too. I am used to having a taskmanager to close any open applications or ones running in the background. How do you to that with the Droid X? Everytime i opened an app, i just hit the home button and assume it closed. How do you close a program or an running app? Sorry if its a dumb question
[Droid X General] xxjekelxx:
You can download an app manager from the market. However, you probably don't even need to worry about that since the processor can more than likely handle the open apps. The android os is pretty good at managing your apps for you. Some people even say that the app manager messes the phone up.
[Droid X General] microdot:
thank you...i'll just keep it the way it is then and assume the app closes when i exit to the home screen.

Another question for all the Droid X users. Is there a way to remove that little green droid that give you tips on the home screen. He is as annoying as the paperclip dude in microsoft word:D
[Droid X General] microdot:
nevermind...i just had to drag it down into the waste basket. i did try it before, must just not have draged it far enought donw before
[Droid X General] x.v_:
Just to tell you, btw, apps in Android are notified when they get minimized so they can release resources. So say you're in a game, and you hit home, the game knows that you aren't playing anymore, so it's not just sitting on the menu eating resources.
[Droid X General] nindoja:
All that does is remove it from the home screen, it doesn't kill the app.
[Droid X General] microdot:
i understand, i just wanted to have it off the homescreen....maybe replace it with a nice digital clock widget.
[Droid X General] rolandroland:
Another winmo convert like myself? Just laughing as this is what I was doing all day yesterday.
[Droid X General] radar5:
Two recommended Task Managers are TasKiller (I use) and ATK / Advanced Task Killer (my wife uses). Both are spoken highly of around here.
[Droid X General] microdot:
Sorry so are you saying that android automaticaly kills the program when you exit out or say hit home? If so is apps like taskkillers really necessary and why do people have them?
[Droid X General] gsmsosv:
No, task killers aren't necessary, and generally people only have them because they don't know any better. Having loads of free memory will do nothing to increase your performance because most apps don't require much, and the very reason Android keeps them in memory is to reduce loading times. Unused RAM is wasted RAM. Android will automatically kill old tasks if it needs to free up memory, so trying to micromanage and preemptively kill tasks yourself is a waste of time and will only make your experience worse. Poorly designed "automatic" task killers from the Market can even decrease your battery performance, so be wary.
[Droid X General] dvation191:
I may fall into the "don't know any better" crowd since this is my first android phone, but I'd had the voice recognition app lock up on me a few times and using the task killer to end the app and restart it was the only way I could get it running again.

Unless you have any way I could have done that, it seems to me that task killer has its uses.
[Droid X General] gsmsosv:
You can kill tasks and services from stock Android's Applications menu under Settings.
[Droid X General] dezoris:
Because whoever builds the ROMs for these phones thinks that having built in apps you never use running in the background is a good idea.

DroidX for instance launches a whole bunch of apps on boot you are not using, no need to have them tying up memory.

Even some relaunch themselves in the background when other apps are opened.

So to answer your question, the default ROMs that ship with the phones are generally sloppy. You dont NEED a task killer but it helps speed up the device.

Its like getting a cheap HP or Dell computer from Best Buy, they load it up with some much crap you have to re-image or uninstall all the software you dont need.

You can't unfortunately uninstall the programs that are locked by the ROM.